The relationship between metoclopramide and milk secretion in puerperium.
The Authors administered Metoclopramide to women in puerperium with poor lactation. An increased lactation and high serum prolactin levels were noted. The administration of this medicine did not provoke any variations in serum T3, T4 and TSh levels. thyroid screening of the treated mothers' babies resulted negative.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects*; D008787:Metoclopramide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000378:metabolism; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D011388:Prolactin; D013972:Thyrotropin; D008787:Metoclopramide